Question

Pina Inc. has outstanding 10,500 shares of $10 par value common stock. On July 1, 2020, Pina reacquired 104 shares at $87 per share. On September 1, Pina reissued 63 shares at $90 per share. On November 1, Pina reissued 41 shares at $83 per share.Prepare Pina’s journal entries to record these transactions using the cost method

Answer 1

Answer:

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Explanation:

The following journal entries shall be recorded by the Pina Inc in its accounts for the transactions mentioned in the question:

July 1, 2020                                     Debit                  Credit

Treasury shares                               $9,048

(104*87)

Bank                                                                              $9,048

(Reacquiring of 104 shares at $87 per share)

September 1, 2020                                     Debit                  Credit

Bank                                                            $5,670

(63*90)

Treasury shares                                                                       $5,481

(63*87)      

Paid in capital                                                                           $189                

(5,670-3,567                                                                            

(Reissuing of 63 shares at $90 per share)

November 1, 2020                                     Debit                  Credit

Bank                                                            $3,403

(41*83)

Paid in capital                                             $164

(3,567-3,403)

Treasury shares                                                                       $3,567

(41*87)      

(Reissuing of 41 shares at $83 per share)